writ of summons
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of writ of summons
First recorded in 1835–45
Example Sentences
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The writ of summons received by Binder and Mardini was missing a page.
From New York Times • Mar. 2, 2022
“A party may email a complaint and writ of summons or a subpoena,” Frosh said in a statement.
From Washington Post • Mar. 13, 2020
Roberts will then swear in the senators, and the chamber will issue a writ of summons inviting Trump to the trial.
From The Guardian • Jan. 15, 2020
But three direct descendants of Orsted will file a writ of summons with the Danish Maritime and Commercial High Court on Friday, Jens Jakob Bugge, the lawyer for H.C.
From Reuters • Jan. 5, 2018
Fail not, and make return of this writ of summons and precept, with your proceedings thereon indorsed, on or before the appearance day mentioned in the said writ of summons.
From A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents Volume 6, part 2: Andrew Johnson by Richardson, James D. (James Daniel)
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